A Quality Improvement Initiative to Decrease Variability of Emergency Physician Opioid Analgesic Prescribing
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Burton, John H.; Hoppe, Jason A.; Echternach, Jeff M.; Rodgers, Justin M.; Donato, Michael
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Introduction: Addressing pain is a crucial aspect of emergency medicine. Prescription opioids are commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain in the emergency department (ED); unfortunately, prescribing practices are variable. High variability of opioid prescribing decisions suggests a lack of consensus and an opportunity to improve care. This quality improvement (QI) initiative aimed to reduce variability in ED opioid analgesic prescribing.
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Date of Publication
2016
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Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
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17/3
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Burton, John H.; Hoppe, Jason A.; Echternach, Jeff M.; Rodgers, Justin M.; Donato, Michael